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Wm Christie called to see me and only left a few minutes before we returned.

    I suppose Mr. King has has delivered the letter which I sent by him before now, although I have heard nothing of it as yet.   Sergt Adams mentioned a visit from  Mother and Sarah.   I know they found him a tip top man.      Not many men would have returned voluntarily to the battery, and his leg not nearly healed and but few would have been as well better welcomed. 
    I hear Chicago has elected a copperhead mayor which will be an eternal disgrace to her. 
    Inclosed I send you a few lines composed by a member of our battery, while dying in the hospital. They may not be out of place.

My love to all

                          Your Son
                                    Jno. C. Fleming